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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,325.30, 244,655.61 and 116,874.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,325.30, 244,655.61 and 116,874.22 is: 161,251.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,325.30 : 244,655.61 = 116,874.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,325.30/244,655.61 = 116,874.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,325.30x = 244,655.61 × 116,874.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,325.30x = 28,593,933,587.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,593,933,587.37/177,325.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,251.29

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